PAF J-35AE - News, Updates and Discussions

lightning f57 said:
Can you explain why this is export variant or likely, maybe it says but I can not read the language.
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1. The "AVIC" logo located on the nose section (beneath the cockpit canopy). PLA-service variants do not feature these markings.
2. Warning labels printed on the white "V-shaped" stripes adjacent to the air intakes. The export variant features English text, while the PLA variant features Chinese text.
These constitute the typical distinguishing characteristics.
StormBreaker said:
Who knows when this video was shot 😜
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I do not know when these videos were originally filmed.

Yesterday was International Workers' Day. CCTV produced a special video specifically for the occasion.
The video is now available on their official website; however, I am not sure whether users outside of China will be able to access it normally.

央视频 - 有品质的视频社交媒体

www.yangshipin.cn www.yangshipin.cn
 
In accordance with AVIC's standard practice, this aircraft is primarily intended for public display and evaluation by international clients. In the future, it is likely to appear at major airshows around the world. Naturally, it will also be made available to prospective customers for close-range inspection and flight demonstration experiences.

Given that the version of the fighter jet operated by the PLA incorporates numerous sensitive and classified technologies, it is not suitable for direct presentation to international clients. Consequently, AVIC typically manufactures a dedicated export-oriented demonstration variant specifically for this purpose. The J-10CE and JF-17B aircraft we have previously observed bearing the "AVIC" logo are both examples of such specialized variants.

It is worth clarifying that the unveiling of this aircraft signals the official commencement of the export campaign for the FC-31/J-35 platform. However, this development does not necessarily imply a direct or intrinsic link to ongoing efforts involving the PAF.
 
Pakistan Space Agency said:
The Great Pakistani Predictors
UPDATED: 01/05/2026

Asset​
Predictor​
Arrival Date​
Predicted​
Outcome
J-35flyingorca6 September 202518 August 2025Got it Wrong
J-35Zarvan31 December 202517 August 2025Got it Wrong
J-35Zarvan31 March 202617 August 2025Wrong again
J-35Yasser7623 May 202614 January 2026TBC
J-35Zarvan30 June 202617 August 2025TBC
J-35MastanKhan31 July 202608 July 2024TBC
J-35flyingorca31 July 202601 May 2026TBC
J-35AeronautIR14 August 202601 August 2025TBC
J-35Aziqbal14 August 202627 April 2026TBC
J-35hyperman31 August 202601 May 2026TBC
J-35hasssanali899807 November 202615 August 2026TBC
J-35studsmart31 December 202614 January 2026TBC
J-35NA7231 December 202615 January 2026TBC
J-35RocketLaw31 December 202616 January 2026TBC
J-35TopGun78631 December 202616 January 2026TBC
J-35Starlord23 March 202727 April 2026TBC
J-35Pakistanithinktank31 December 202715 January 2026TBC
J-35That_Guy31 December 202728 April 2026TBC
J-35Tariq Habibi Afridi14 August 202816 January 2026TBC
J-35falcon3420 August 202814 January 2026TBC
J-35lightening f5730 August 202814 January 2026TBC
J-35hasssanali899807 August 202815 January 2026TBC
J-35SiliconBit (silicon0000)31 December 202808 July 2024TBC
J-35Pakistanithinktank31 December 202815 January 2026TBC
J-35Olympus8131 December 202827 April 2026TBC
J-35Corax01 February 202928 April 2026TBC
J-35_NOBODY_23 March 202928 April 2026TBC
J-35kimjongun01 January 203027 April 2026TBC
J-35Princeps05 March 203014 January 2025TBC
J-35SiliconBit (silicon0000)31 December 203008 July 2024TBC
J-35Ibbi3230 September 203127 April 2026TBC
J-35maxpane31 January 203514 January 2026TBC

Anyone else wants to join this list, let me know.

This is just for fun.
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March 2027. Most likely next serial numbers 0002 and onwards are designated for PAF then this means that pilot training will only start after the production of atleast 4-6 jets and the training programme will take few months as well so most likely the incoming date is 23rd March, 2027.
 
hydrabadi_arab said:
@Deino told you J-35 is coming to Pakistan in 2026.
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Sidhu got the extension on this basis. I think we will see the first J-35 inducted under his watch as ACM.

But I digress. The airframe we saw is likely AVIC's own model. Probably built for airshows and demonstrations. Maybe even a testbed
 
Someone once said ( I guess @JamD ? or @Ak01 ) if PAF starts constructing climate control hangars and that construction appears on satellite images, then consider J-35 arrival in Pakistan.

HGAZhodWgAAFHaG.jpg
 
Yasser76 said:
"On May 21 this year, Pakistan and China will mark the 75th anniversary of the establishment of their formal diplomatic relations"

75 years of an iron-clad friendship between China and Pakistan - People's Daily Online

On May 21 this year, Pakistan and China will mark the 75th anniversary of the establishment of their
en.people.cn

Anyone thinking what I am think?
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People are blowing this news out of the water. I dont think we’re getting any new info on j-35 procurement beyond speculation this year let alone some sort of deliveries
 
Bratva said:
Someone once said ( I guess @JamD ? or @Ak01 ) if PAF starts constructing climate control hangars and that construction appears on satellite images, then consider J-35 arrival in Pakistan.

HGAZhodWgAAFHaG.jpg
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these are just basic semi hardened/thin shelters to house the c130 and other large aircrafts which were used to be in the open before , i think the c130 getting caught in a fire was due to this too.
When ever PAF will build new HAS for the J35s it will deffo be like the ones you see the zios make .
PAF will also from then on start to get the AD better as those HAS will be the prime targets.
 
Ibbi32 said:
People are blowing this news out of the water. I dont think we’re getting any new info on j-35 procurement beyond speculation this year let alone some sort of deliveries
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Speculation is what this thread is about, we simply do not know
 
kimjongun said:
these are just basic semi hardened/thin shelters to house the c130 and other large aircrafts which were used to be in the open before , i think the c130 getting caught in a fire was due to this too.
When ever PAF will build new HAS for the J35s it will deffo be like the ones you see the zios make .
PAF will also from then on start to get the AD better as those HAS will be the prime targets.
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I suspect we may not be able to see them from basic commercial sats if PAF do a good job. Could very well blend into the landscape like the below

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MirageV3ff said:
Sidhu got the extension on this basis. I think we will see the first J-35 inducted under his watch as ACM.

But I digress. The airframe we saw is likely AVIC's own model. Probably built for airshows and demonstrations. Maybe even a testbed
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I too firmly believe that Sidhu wants the J-35AE induction on his watch, as part of his "legacy" and bragging rights in retirement.

I do think PAF will get the J-35A sooner than most people think, but slower than most people want it. :)
 
Ali_Baba said:
I too firmly believe that Sidhu wants the J-35AE induction on his watch, as part of his "legacy" and bragging rights in retirement.

I do think PAF will get the J-35A sooner than most people think, but slower than most people want it. :)
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Imagine, we may actually be months away from Pakistan being the only Muslim country with nukes and the only muslim country with Stealth....
 
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